Job Developer/BSR

Scope of Position: Build business relationships for job placement with local area employers aligned with the St Louis City/SLATE industry sectors. This includes working with the recruitment team to support and assist job seekers and employers.

Salary: $45,000
Essential Functions - Employer Focus:

• Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetings

• Introduce employers to SLATE Center services and available training programs during initial employer visit

• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services

• Act as an ambassador and concierge to the business community, developing and maintaining relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development and other business-oriented groups

• Develop and distribute electronic/paper outreach materials in collaboration with SLATE Center partners, according to SLWDB policies

• Generate new and recurring job openings, including those generated by serving the incumbent workforce

• Train employers to use the job order system and explain how to input job orders

• Enter all employer information and employer contacts into appropriate systems and monitor employer activities

• Provide target estimates on goals and periodic progress reports

• Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as required

• Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

• Post and maintain job orders in the system, enter employer services and open new business folders

• Assist and set up recurrent job fairs

• Attend job fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities.

Essential Functions - Participant Focus:

• Assess job seekers' skills, qualifications, and career goals.

• Match candidates with suitable job openings based on skills and preferences.

• Assist job seekers with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.

• Conduct mock interviews and workshops to improve job seekers' employability skills

• Create, generate and submit job orders

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document contacts

• Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers.

• Ability to make presentations to large groups of people

• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

• Sales or marketing experience required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Driver’s License is required